Board of Directors

Laura Paredes OldakerThe Oldaker Group​Determined and hardworking, Laura (Paredes) Oldaker, has built two companies from the ground up: By Your Side Senior Care, which provides quality home care for seniors and supplemental staffing for Assisted Living communities. Founded in 2009, By Your Side has grown to employ a team of over 40. In 2015, Laura also founded Academy for Caregiving Excellence, a state certified vocational trade school that provides Career and Technical education specializing in the Health Care industry, helping individuals re-enter the workforce in a rewarding industry caring for older adults. Laura also hosts “The Gift of Caring Podcast”, a free service reaching family caregivers nationwide and helps them keep a balanced life while teaching them techniques to provide quality care for an elderly loved one.